Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Mourinho extends Real Madrid deal

The Portuguese coach has ended all speculation about his future with the Blancos by signing a new contract that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2016

Real Madrid have announced on their official website that they have successfully concluded contract negotiations with Jose Mourinho, with the Portuguese coach signing a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2016.

The controversial trainer's previous agreement was due to expire in the summer of 2014, and the 49-year-old has now ended all speculation about his future by inking a two-year extension to his existing deal.

Mourinho joined Madrid from Inter in the summer of 2010, and guided Los Blancos to Copa del Rey glory in his first season at the club.

The former Porto and Chelsea boss then steered Madrid to their first Liga title since 2007-08 this term as they collected a record-breaking 100 points from 38 games to dethrone arch-rivals Barcelona as Spanish champions.

Mourinho is the first coach in history to win league titles in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain.